Gifts from the Kitchen

Marvelous Mocha Mix

1 c. Nestle Quick
1 c. powdered creamer
2/3 c. instant coffee granules
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. Makes 3 cups (24 to 36 servings). Give as a gift in a decorative jar with serving instructions attached.

To make 1 serving: Add 4 to 6 tsp. mix to 3/4 c. boiling water; stir until dissolved.

Amaretto Cocoa Mix

10-1/2 c. nonfat dry milk
4 c. confectioner's sugar
2 (8 oz) jars Amaretto flavored nondairy powdered creamer
3-1/2 c. Nestle's Quick
2-3/4 c. nondairy powdered creamer
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Then pour into pint size canning jars. This recipe will yield approximately 8 pint size gift jars.

For the Tag:

Amaretto Cocoa Mix

Combine 3 heaping tablespoons of Amaretto Cocoa Mix into a mug of hot water or milk; stir.

Russia Tea Mix

2 c. Tang instant orange drink
1 c. unsweetened Nestea
1/3 c. sweet lemonade drink mix
2 T. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves

In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Makes 2 (12 oz) jars; 3 cups (48 servings). Attach instructions. Makes a fun hostess gift!

For one serving: Pour 1 c. boiling water into a mug; stir in 1 T. tea mix until dissolved.

Chocolate Spoons

12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
2 tsp. shortening
35 to 45 plastic spoons

Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; heat on medium power for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. To thin chocolate, add shortening, stirring gently.

Dip each plastic spoon in chocolate mixture to cover the bowl of the spoon; place on parchment paper to set. Can sprinkle the spoons with colored sprinkles, jimmies or crushed candy canes. Cool thoroughly before wrapping in plastic wrap.

Mustard Dip

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c. prepared mustard or ground mustard
3 T. prepared horseradish
1 T. Worcestershire sauce

In a bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth (mustard will thicken as it stands). Store in refrigerator. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

To make a hot & spicy dip for pretzels and eggrolls, use ground mustard. To make a milder, sweeter sauce that's good for ham, turkey and also pretzels, use prepared mustard.

Give as a gift with bags of pretzels ... or even a ham!

Peppermint Stick Sauce

1-1/2 c. finely crushed pappermint candies or candy canes
3/4 c. whipping cream, whipped
1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme

Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is smooth and candy is melted. Pour into small airtight containers. Store in refrigerator.

Serve warm over ice cfream or cake.

Makes 3 cups. A wonderful, well-received gift!

Dreamsicle Cookies in a Jar

Layer in given order:

1/2 c. Tang instant breakfast drink powder
3/4 c. white sugar
1-1/2 c. vanilla chips or white morsels
1-3/4 c. flour mixed with 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Attach recipe below, to jar:

Dreamsicle Cookie Mix

Empty cookie mix in a large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla. Mix until completely blended. Roll into large walnut size balls, place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375* for 12-14 min. Makes 2 -1/2 dozen.

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